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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity The Senior MES Developer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, integration, and support of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions that enable manufacturing operations, traceability, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation initiatives across Abbott manufacturing facilities. This position provides technical expertise in MES application development, equipment integrations, enterprise system integrations, cloud technologies, database solutions, and software engineering best practices supporting regulated medical device manufacturing environments. Core Job Responsibilities Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications supporting manufacturing, testing, electronic device history records (eDHR), serialization, genealogy, and traceability requirements for regulated medical device products. Design, configure, and support Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) applications and related MES technologies. Develop and maintain integrations between MES platforms and enterprise applications including SAP ERP, SAP MII, LIMS, PLM, Labeling Systems, Quality Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, and other manufacturing applications. Design, develop, document, and support RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and event-driven integrations using modern integration frameworks and middleware technologies. Develop and maintain communication interfaces between MES systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, manufacturing equipment, vision systems, printers, and automation platforms. Design, develop, and support Java, C#, and web-based applications used within manufacturing operations and plant floor environments. Create and maintain Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database solutions, including data models, stored procedures, views, functions, performance tuning, and reporting solutions. Support deployment and operation of MES applications in on-premises and cloud environments including Azure and corporate cloud platforms. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, automation engineers, quality engineers, business analysts, validation teams, and software architects to define and implement technical solutions. Develop technical specifications, solution architecture documents, integration designs, and software design documentation. Troubleshoot and resolve application, database, infrastructure, and integration issues impacting manufacturing operations. Conduct technical investigations and root cause analysis efforts for production incidents and system issues. Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on software engineering best practices, design patterns, and coding standards. Ensure compliance with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Computer System Validation (CSV), FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity requirements, cybersecurity policies, and enterprise standards. Education and Experience You’ll Bring Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered. Required Qualifications 10 years of overall Information Technology experience. 2- 5 years of experience developing and supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Strong experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) or equivalent MES platforms. Experience developing applications using Java, C#, .NET, Spring Framework , or similar enterprise technologies. Experience designing and implementing REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, and enterprise integrations. Experience in integrating MES systems with SAP and other enterprise applications. Strong knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases. Experience with manufacturing equipment integration, PLC communications, OPC technologies, and industrial automation systems. Experience implementing software within validated and regulated environments. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, electronic batch records, traceability, genealogy, and serialization. Experience troubleshooting complex production issues across applications, databases, infrastructure, and integrations. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployments. Experience with SQL performance tuning, database design, and data integration solutions. Understanding of the business processes related to Manufacturing and Supply Chain Experience with Shop floor, equipment integration, Program logic control (PLC) programming. Misc: This is an onsite role at Abbott location in Sylmar, CA/Abbott Park, IL locations. This is not a remote role/opportunity. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: IT Services & Solutions Delivery DIVISION: BTS Business Technology Services LOCATION: United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Waukegan : J46 WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: webstorage.abbott.com EEO is the Law link - Espanol: webstorage.abbott.com

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Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Core Job Responsibilities
Design, configure, and support Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) applications and related MES technologies.
Design, develop, document, and support RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and event-driven integrations using modern integration frameworks and middleware technologies.
Develop and maintain communication interfaces between MES systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, manufacturing equipment, vision systems, printers, and automation platforms.
Design, develop, and support Java, C#, and web-based applications used within manufacturing operations and plant floor environments.
Create and maintain Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database solutions, including data models, stored procedures, views, functions, performance tuning, and reporting solutions.
Support deployment and operation of MES applications in on-premises and cloud environments including Azure and corporate cloud platforms.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, automation engineers, quality engineers, business analysts, validation teams, and software architects to define and implement technical solutions.
Develop technical specifications, solution architecture documents, integration designs, and software design documentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve application, database, infrastructure, and integration issues impacting manufacturing operations.
Conduct technical investigations and root cause analysis efforts for production incidents and system issues.
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on software engineering best practices, design patterns, and coding standards.
Ensure compliance with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Computer System Validation (CSV), FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity requirements, cybersecurity policies, and enterprise standards.

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Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployments.
Experience with SQL performance tuning, database design, and data integration solutions.
Understanding of the business processes related to Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Experience with Shop floor, equipment integration, Program logic control (PLC) programming.

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